Transcript Class of 2008 - Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School
Welcome, Class of 2015!
12th Grade Parent Night
Guidance Counselors
MKHS Counselor Breakdown
Duanes
A-F
Desselle
G-Hur
Matsuo
Chan
Sesztak
Huy-Mach
Mad-Th
Ti-Z
Dr. Cynthia
Prentice,
Assistant
Principal
Tonight’s Agenda
1. MKHS Graduation Requirements
2. College Entrance Information
 Community College
 4 Year Universities
3.
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7.
College Application Process
Letters of Recommendation Process
Financial Aid Resources
Career Center
Upcoming Activities
Mark Keppel High School Graduation Requirements
English
Physical Education
Mathematics
- Algebra required
- Geometry required
Science
- Physical Science
- Life Science
Social Science
- World History
- US History
- American Government/Economics
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Elective Courses
40 credits
20 credits
30 credits
20 credits
30 credits
10 credits
60 credits
Total:
210 credits
Students must also pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a diploma.
CAHSEE (Exit Exam) Test Dates
 2014
 October 7th & 8th
 2015
 February 3rd & 4th
 May 12th & 13th
Selecting a College
 Factors to Consider:
 Academic eligibility
(a-g, g.p.a.)
 Academic programs (majors)
 Student body (demographics, size)
 Cost (tuition, books, housing, transportation)
 Campus life (social activities, interests, career
opportunities)
 Location (urban/suburban/rural setting, distance
from home)
California Community College Information
www.cccco.edu
 Entrance Requirement:
 18 years old or high school diploma
 Transfer to 4-Year University Programs:
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UC – 2.4 minimum GPA
CSU – 2.0 minimum GPA
 AA Degree* & Certificate Programs
available
 * (will receive priority admission to CSU)
California Community College Information
www.cccco.edu
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Options Statewide
East Los Angeles College, LA City College,
Pasadena City College, LA Trade Tech, etc.
*CAN be enrolled in courses
at more than one campus.
Tuition Costs
Test Required for
Admission
$1,104/year*
( $46 per unit)
Placement test required for
math and English
*EAP may replace this!
(SAT/ACT not required)
GPA Requirement
None
*Books, housing, & transportation costs not included.
Application Process –
Community Colleges
 Applications dates vary by Community College*
 Pick up application from community college or enroll
online. Check individual websites for deadlines!
 You may apply to & attend more than one college at a time.
 Testing
 Check with individual community college about
placement exams (as CST EAP from junior year may
replace assessment)
 *Check frequently for application dates.
UC/CSU
Entrance
Requirements
The CSU and UC requirements will be
covered in more detail by the college
representatives in the cafeteria at 7:00 pm.
UC/CSU College Information
UC System
9
Undergraduate Schools
1
Graduate School
Tuition Costs
$13,456*
CSU System
23
Undergraduate Schools
Tuition Costs
$6,343*
GPA Requirements
UC: a 3.0 or better
CSU: a 2.0 or better
Test Required for
Admission
UC: SAT or ACT + writing**
CSU: SAT or ACT**
*Books, housing, & transportation costs not included.
**see CSU eligibility index and/or UC eligibility index (combine GPA & test
scores for admission requirements.
4-year College
Admission Testing Requirement
SAT
ACT
www.collegeboard.com
Oct. 11th (late reg by 9/30)
Nov 8nd (reg by 9/9)
Dec 24th (reg by 11/8)
www.actstudent.org
Sept 13th (late reg by 9/6)
Oct 25th (reg by Sept 27)
Dec 24th (reg by Nov 8)
*Fee waivers available for eligible students on a limited basis.
Students should see counselor before or after school –
or at lunch – well before registration deadline.
*Many colleges will still accept test scores taken through
December 2014 (UC/CSU).
Application Process –
California State University
 Application
 www.csumentor.edu
 Copy ALL documents submitted
 Print receipt of application submittal
 Costs
 $55 per campus
 Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4)
 Deadlines
 Filing period: October 1 – November 30!
 Testing: EPT & ELM placement tests (There are some
exemptions, example CSU EAP exam may replace this
assessment)
 Application
 Copy ALL documents submitted
 Print receipt of application submittal
 Costs
 $70 per campus
 Fee waiver embedded in online application
(maximum 4)
 Deadlines
 Filing period: November 1 – November 30!
 Application becomes available online on October 1st
Personal Statement:
The Prompts
1. Describe the world you come from — for example,
your family, community or school — and tell us how
your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
2. Tell us about a personal quality, talent,
accomplishment, contribution or experience that is
important to you. What about this quality or
accomplishment makes you proud and how does it
relate to the person you are?
Plan to Attend Personal Statement
Workshop!
Date/time TBD
Personal Statement
1. Start your personal statement early.
2. Be clear. Be focused. Be organized.
3. Do not manufacture hardship.
4. Write persuasively and give specific
examples.
5. Give yourself plenty of time for revisions and
obtain feedback.
More tips available at:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Application Process –
Private Universities
 Admissions
 Requirements vary greatly; students must check with each
private college.
 Application
 www.commonapp.org
 Check private university websites
 Keep a copy of ALL documents submitted
 Print receipt of application submittal
 Costs
 Application costs vary
 Fee waiver available if eligible (see counselor)
 Deadlines
 Deadlines vary, see individual university websites.
Other Application Procedures
 Watch for and respond to all college
correspondence!
 Mostly done through e-mail!
 Use an appropriate email address & check daily.
 Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) – varies by
college, usually around May 1st. Typically requires
monetary deposit to ensure enrollment at school.
 Housing – deposit is often required
 Transcripts – submit only upon request of college
 Please note: Transcripts must be ordered through Student Bank
 Final Transcripts – Student must request from MKHS
Records Office in May.
Letters of Recommendation
 UC
 Letters of recommendation not required
 CSU
 Letters of recommendation not required
* EOP applications require two recommendations (from
counselor, teacher, employer, or other community member)
 Private
 Letter of recommendation usually required
 Check with individual private universities
Letters of Recommendation
(for private colleges & scholarships)
 All requests should be given to counselor/teacher/community
member/employer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
 Requests submitted with less than two weeks’ notice will not be
honored.
 Any requests for letters for applications with deadlines in
January must be submitted by Friday, December 5th.
 What is required:
1. Copy of “Senior Information Packet”
2. Copy of Personal Statement
3. Stamped and addressed envelope*
o
Correct postage
o
Be sure to check university requirements
address labels, etc.
 *if using paper application process
for envelope size,
Financial Aid
 Financial aid presentations will be held for students in
December
 UC/CSU approximate cost: $20,000 - $30,000/ year
(includes tuition, books, housing, transportation)
 Cash for College Workshop (FAFSA)
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Saturday, January 25, 2014- at MKHS
8 am – 12 pm
Scholarships available for attending!
All students should attend, regardless of college path!
 For More Information
 www.fafsa.ed.gov – opens January 1, 2015 - due March 2, 2015!
Scholarship Information
 Visit www.mkhs.org and the Guidance Office for updated
scholarship resources.
 Scholarship searches on the Internet
 Be wary of searches that charge a fee
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 See website www.fastweb.com
 Check place of employment, church, organizations to which you
belong, local newspaper, etc. You must invest time and energy in
scholarship search & application!
 Always follow-up with a thank you card to the organization that
provided the scholarship.
 Check with the individual colleges/universities as well.
Career Center Help
CSULA (California State University, Los Angeles)
will provide an Ambassador to answer questions,
give information to students. Days and Times TBD.
Upcoming Activities  Winter Ball
 Prom
 Grad Night
etc.!
Remember, in order to participate,
students must maintain
•2.00 GPA
•Satisfactory citizenship
•Satisfactory attendance
More information available in Business & Activities Office.
Important Dates to Remember
Thursday,
October 16
College Fair 2014
@ SGHS
4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
November 30
Deadline for UC and CSU Applications!
Please join us now for CSU/UC
presentation at 7:00 pm 